| Regimental number | 1883 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.2 |
| Height | 5' 3.75" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander McPherson, 516 Ligar Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Employment Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 16 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 26 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Dandenong Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPHERSON Arthur Stanley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
